Towanda, PA · Bradford County

No notary required

Zoning Hearing Board Application

This application lets property owners or applicants ask Towanda’s Zoning Hearing Board for a variance, special exception, or interpretation.

What this form is

Use this application to request a variance, special exception, or interpretation from the Towanda Zoning Hearing Board. The form asks for applicant and property owner details, the affected property’s address and zoning classification, its present and proposed uses, applicable ordinance sections, reasons for the request, and planned improvements or construction. It also requests a plot plan showing the lot and improvements.

Who needs it

Applicants seeking a variance, special exception, or interpretation from Towanda’s Zoning Hearing Board should complete this application.

How to submit it

The form identifies the Borough of Towanda Code Enforcement Office at 724 Main Street, PO Box 229, Towanda, PA 18848, and lists (570) 265-2696. It includes a filing-fee receipt line but states no amount.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; the applicant signs and dates it, and the form requests a plot plan attachment.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Zoning Hearing Board Application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Print or type the requested applicant, owner, property, zoning, use, and application details.

  3. 3

    Attach A Plot Plan

    Include a plot plan showing the lot’s size and the location and size of improvements.

  4. 4

    Submit To The Borough

    Submit the application to the Code Enforcement Office at the address printed on the form.

Frequently asked questions

What can I request with the Zoning Hearing Board Application?
The form lists three application types: a variance, a special exception, or an interpretation. It also asks for the reasons the application should be granted.
What should I attach to the application?
Attach a plot plan of the property showing the lot’s size and the location and size of improvements, as requested on the form.
Do I need a notary for the Zoning Hearing Board Application?
No. The form has no notary block; the applicant signs and dates it, and the form requests a plot plan attachment.
How do I submit the Zoning Hearing Board Application?
The form names the Borough of Towanda Code Enforcement Office at 724 Main Street, PO Box 229, Towanda, PA 18848. It lists a phone number and a filing-fee receipt line, but no fee amount.

Need something notarized?

This Zoning Hearing Board Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Towanda form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.